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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

The birds & the bees

The birds & the bees

Ellie Rambo, Staff Reporter April 4, 2014

Inside the temporary exhibit hall at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the walls are draped with black fabric and red lights to create a honeycomb pattern on the carpet. The red and black theme...

Angelo’s wife Jenny Merendino floats in water after going through chemotherapy. Angelo documented their journey when they found they couldn’t talk about possible death with loved ones.

How did Angelo Merendino talk about his wife’s cancer?

Maureen O'Reilly, Contributing Reporter April 4, 2014

In 2006, Angelo Merendino packed up his car in Cleveland, and he and his two cats drove to Manhattan. There, the love of his life, Jennifer, was waiting along with her two cats. Something neither could...

La Alianza celebrates Carnival in upcoming event

Katy Witkowski, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 28, 2014

La Alianza is exactly like what it sounds like: an alliance of students of Hispanic descent who have joined together to celebrate their respective cultures. However, La Alianza is open for all who identify...

Sophomore biology major Ellen Kuerbitz will be traveling with her team to the World Irish Dancing Championships in London, England next month.

CWRU student takes center stage

Kushagra Gupta, Staff Reporter March 22, 2014

In her spare time, Ellen Kuerbitz reads, coaches a high school cross country team and Irish dances. The latter will send her to the World Irish Dancing Competition in London, England this April with her...

CWRU students to make betting on video games possible

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter March 22, 2014

In the era of smartphones and tablets, mobile gaming is becoming increasingly widespread, and the campus of Case Western Reserve University is no exception. Whether between classes, in line at Grab-It...

Pass the suds... from Nanobrew

Pass the suds… from Nanobrew

Mike Suglio, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

A golden marquee illuminated a dark, dreary, winter night in Ohio City. Bright yellow bulbs haloed “Nano Brew Cleveland” outside of what looked to be a bike shop. Antique bicycles adorned the front...

The Feminist Collective at CWRU brings light to persisting inequalities

The Feminist Collective at CWRU brings light to persisting inequalities

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

Case Western Reserve University has outlets for athletes, writers, entrepreneurs, researchers and many other sections of the student body. No student group focused on feminism, excluding the Women’s...

Playlist of the Week, 2/28

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

“Prince Johnny” — St. Vincent Finally, St. Vincent’s new self-titled album was released. “Prince Johnny” layers St. Vincent’s breathy, melodious vocals over a groovy beat. “Wanderlust” —...

Fail and fail again: Ohanian’s advice to students

Katy Witkowski, Staff Reporter February 17, 2014

This past Tuesday, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian confirmed what students have been told for ages: you will try and you will fail, but ultimately you will be better because you at least tried. The mixed...

Valentime’s: A schedule for lovers

Laura Hurst and Miriam Zegarac February 14, 2014

Let’s face it: College students don’t have particularly plentiful funds. No one’s got the cash to drop on valentines no matter how much they are loved. That’s why we’ve devised this fool proof...

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